What type of latch?

[Scottdavid]

Hi everyone, I found this while detecting last week. Some kind of latch. Anyone know what it might be from? And maybe how old?

 

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[50bmg]

suitcase or briefcase looks like to me

 

[DCMatt]

suitcase or briefcase looks like to me

1950's - 60's

 

[Scottdavid]

Thanks!

 

[ArfieBoy]

The way it is extended beyond the body makes me think it might be a window latch.

 

[Goodyguy]

The way it is extended beyond the body makes me think it might be a window latch.

Look closer it's hinged.